10 Movies to see in March 2014

March 3, 2014

What will you see in Irish cinemas this month?

NEED FOR SPEED

Directed by: Scott WaughStarring: Aaron Paul, Dominic Cooper, Imogen PootsRelease Date: March 12thTobey (Aaron Paul) is a mechanic with a passion for street racing cars. When a race goes wrong, Tobey is left to take the blame. Two years later, Tobey returns to the world of street racing to take the title – and a whole lot of money – from the man who set him up.

THE GRAND BUDAPEST HOTEL

Directed by: Wes AndersonStarring: Tilda Swinton, Ralph Fiennes, F. Murray Abraham, Saoirse Ronan, Tony RevoloriRelease Date: March 7thIn the 1930s, Gustave H (Ralph Fiennes) is the concierge at a famous European Hotel; The Grand Budapest. When one of his most beloved guests dies under seemingly mysterious circumstances, Gustave H and his faithful Lobby Boy Zero (Tony Revolori) are thrown into a world of suspicion and intrigue.

THE ZERO THEOREM

Directed by: Terry GilliamStarring: Christoph Waltz, Melanie Thierry, David Thewlis, Tilda Swinton, Matt DamonRelease Date: March 14thQohen Leth (Christoph Waltz) is a computer hacker who has spent much of his life waiting for a phone call. At his request, the Management (Matt Damon) allows him to work at home, in case the call comes, but in his attempt to be alone with his work and his thoughts, Qohen finds himself connecting with the people the Management sends to help and distract him.

LABOUR DAY

Directed by: Jason ReitmanStarring: Kate Winslet, Josh BrolinRelease Date: March 28thWhen depressed single mother Adele (Kate Winslet) and her son Henry (Gattlin Griffith) meet a wounded, fearsome man, they offer him a lift and shelter. As the town’s police search for an escaped convict, it is not long Adele and Henry learn the truth about their new friend, and realise their options are extremely limited.

MUPPETS MOST WANTED

Directed by: James BobinStarring: Ricky Gervais, Tina Fey, Ty Burell, Release Date: March 28thAfter the resounding success of their Telethon, the Muppets meet Dominic Badguy (Ricky Gervais), an agent who wants to take our heroes on a worldwide tour. When Constantin, the World’s Most Dangerous Frog, escapes from a Siberian gulag, however, it is not long before the Muppets find themselves on the wrong side of the law, without Kermit to guide them.